Published November 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

Solar energy in Morocco: towards a regional leadership role?

  • 1. Centre d'etudes des politiques economiques, Universite d'Evry, 23 Bd Francois Mitterrand, 91000 Evry-Courcouronnes (France)
  • 2. Universite d'Evry, 23 Bd Francois Mitterrand, 91000 Evry-Courcouronnes (France)

Description

Morocco aims to increase its share of renewables to 52% of the electricity mix, targeting an installed capacity of 2,500 MWp of residential solar by 2030. In this paper, we explore possible strategies for the development of solar in Morocco, from the perspective of a solar 'hub'. We propose a definition of this notion of 'hub', with an international focus, and present the different forms it could take. We assess Morocco's maturity with respect to the long-term objective of becoming a 'global hub' and propose a typology of possible trajectories

Abstract (French)

Le Maroc entend porter la part des renouvelables à 52 % du mix electrique et vise une capacite installee de 2 500 MWc de solaire residentiel en 2030. Dans cet article, nous explorons les strategies possibles pour le developpement du solaire au Maroc, dans la perspective d'un 'hub' solaire. Nous proposons une definition de cette notion de 'hub', axee sur l'international, et en presentons des formes possibles. Nous evaluons la maturite du Maroc au regard de l'objectif de long terme de devenir ainsi un 'hub global', et proposons une typologie des trajectoires possibles

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Energie solaire au Maroc: vers un leadership regional?

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revue de l'Energie
Journal Volume
659
Journal Page Range
p. 37-61
ISSN
0303-240X

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
54092326
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ENERGY DEMAND; EXPORTS; MOROCCO; PRODUCTION; SOLAR ENERGY; SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Descriptors DEC
AFRICA; ARAB COUNTRIES; DEMAND; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ENERGY; ENERGY SOURCES; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; TRADE

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